On the flight home Kanae asked Kyoko "why did you want to live with our sisters instead of waiting out our break in Kyoto."
"I was tired of being a third wheel for I see how you like Yukihito even his sister and brother in-law left because of work. Besides Aunt Julie wants me to fly out to LA right away to talk about something so that is another reason why I wanted to leave. I will be back in time for work on set, not mention that party being hosted by LME & Akatoki Agencies."
"Oh, I didn't realize but I also think Ren likes you he seems to be interested in everything you say," replied Kanae.
"No, he doesn't he just had to deal with me because I came with you."
"Mo, whatever you say though I wonder why Aunt Julie has asked for you specifically to you to use up what's left of your vacation to fly over."
"I am curious to, but I guess I'll find out when I get there."
Once the plane landed the Takara girls were greeted by their father. They grabbed their luggage then followed their father out to the car which would take them to their home on the outskirts of Tokyo.
"I'm really glad your home Kyoko but it seems that you have something on your mind" asked Hachirou.
"Aunt Julie wants me to come see her in LA to tell me something important though I am not sure what would be so important that I have to leave so soon after coming back from Kyoto" replied Kyoko.
"Whatever your aunt has requested of you, you should honor that request, your mother and I understand which is why she and I decided to take some time off from the restaurant to keep a close eye on Kanae so she does not overdue it, before she goes back to work."
"Thanks dad, you always seem to understand that I'll worry about everyone here especially Kanae because her condition happened when we were working together. You will not have to worry about me in LA because my manager Yuri is coming with me."
Her father was pleased to know that his daughter would be looked after when she would fly to LA.
When the Takara's arrived home Hachirou sent Kanae up to her room so she could rest he insisted he would bring her luggage up to her. His other daughters were able to grab their own luggage and take up to their rooms. For Kyoko she would have to unpack then repack for her trip to LA. Her sister's Chiori and Yuka they would unpack then they would both head to work. Once Kyoko was ready to go back to the airport she went and said goodbye to her younger sister's and then her parents. Yuri had already arrived to take Kyoko and herself to the airport to fly to LA.
"So, we are flying to see your aunt, do you have any idea why she wanted us to come see them," inquired Yuri.
"I have no idea though it must be work related, I just hope she does not try to set me up with someone she knows that's in the industry."
"What do you mean by your aunt trying to set you up with someone in the industry?"
"Well I was still modelling before I quit my aunt had tried to get me to go on a date with a model I had worked with many times before his name is Nick."
"Wow I am surprised that she did that. Did you actually go out with him though?"
"We did and we realized we were better off as friends. I still keep in touch with him though."
"That's good that you can still be friends with a model even though you no longer model."
"Yeah it is good to stay in touch with Nick though I do have other model friends that I still keep in touch with too. It seems I cannot stay away from the modelling world no matter how hard I try."
"Wow so why don't you go back to modelling I mean the president still doesn't understand completely why you decided to rescind your contracts with Rmandy, not to mention Secrets and Cygne Noir, not mention your exclusive contract with your aunt's designer label."
"I'm not sure if I want to go back but I do miss it. It's just it will not be the same without my best friend but even if I go back to modelling it will never be the same as when I did it before Athena died."
Yuri decided to drop the subject for now and her and Kyoko boarded their plane and took their seats in first class. They had decided to rest during the flight as it was going to be a long flight. When the plane landed at LAX international Yuri and Kyoko went to collect their luggage after leaving the plane. After leaving the arrivals terminal they were greeted by Kyoko's Aunt and Uncle.
"Kyoko I am so glad you could come. I know you still have some vacation time left but there is a job opportunity that I would want to talk to you about which is why I needed you to come as soon as you did," said Julie.
"You must be Yuri I am so glad my niece has a capable manager like you to help look after which I believe my sister and brother in-law are grateful for. Especially Hachirou for Kyoko is his favorite of all his girls, he worries about her the most. Nice to meet you. I am Kuu Hizuri and of course this is my lovely wife Julieanna."
"Thank you for having me and of course I am glad that I get to manage someone who is pretty amazing its hard to believe she is so down to earth. I am happy to watch a wonderful immortal butterfly," replied Yuri.
As the group left the airport there of course was paparazzi wondering why the famous Hizuri couple were with one of the top actresses in japan and her manager. They had no idea that it was a family reunion of sorts and business as well. As the Hizuri's drove their guests to their home in LA, Yuri took in the sights that she got to see as she had never been before. As for Kyoko she listened to her aunt and uncle about what they would be doing once they got back to the Hizuri mansion. When the car pulled into the driveway it was a colonial style mansion with top notch security, the occupants of the car exited and entered the mansion.
Kyoko had taken her luggage up to her guest room that she always used when she came to stay with her aunt and uncle. Julie showed Yuri where she would be sleeping and mentioned that when she was done settling in to come downstairs to the kitchen. As Yuri came out of her room she met up with Kyoko and they descended the stairs together and Kyoko guided them to the kitchen.
"So, Aunt Julie please tell us more about this job opportunity," asked Kyoko.
"Kyoko your president has told me that you have rescinded all your modelling contracts including the one with my designer label. Of course, I know the reason behind why you did what you did. I have kept my promise to you and so has your uncle. This new opportunity however, you are the only one who can pull it off. Rmandy likes my newest collection and they want to join forces and create a photoshoot with one of their top models for their newest collection to be paired with my immortal butterfly collection which I have created by being inspired by you my favorite niece. You are the only one who fits the image of my collection. Rmandy agrees with me that you are the only model worthy of representing this collection with their top model," replied Julie.
"Wow, Kyoko that's amazing I mean to be the only representative of your aunt's newest collection is well wow. Not to mention you will be doing promotional shoots with Tsuraga Ren as he is the top model Rmandy prefers to use over say your cousin Hidehito Kijima. If I were you, I would not turn down your aunts offer," said Yuri.
"I don't know what to say aunty would you at least let me think it over for a bit," said Kyoko.
"Of course, take all the time you need though I do need to know before you return to Japan," replied Julie.
So, they curtailed the conversation for now and enjoyed the rest of the day. Which included relaxing with the Hizuri's on their back porch of the mansion.
During the rest of Kyoko's and Yuri's stay they took in the sights of LA and enjoyed spending time with Julie and Kuu. However, on the last day before Kyoko and Yuri had to return home Kyoko had requested to speak with her aunt and uncle.
"Aunty I have thought over the offer and yes I will be your exclusive representative for your newest collection. I think it's time I rejoin the modelling world and what better way to do it with a big bang with this new collection."
"Oh, Kyoko I am so happy you agreed I'll give Yuri the details, though I believe your uncle and I have to get the both of you home safely."
So, after everything was ready for the flight home the Hizuri's took their guests to LAX airport and saw them off as they flew home to Japan. Kyoko was glad to have that decision made and had know way of knowing that her world would be turned upside down again when she returned home. All she though about was this new opportunity and the chance to work with Ren in a totally different setting.
Japan
Ren was talking with Rmandy about the new promotional collection that would coincide with the immortal butterfly collection of one Julieanna Hizuri. He was okay with being the chosen model he was just unsure about working with a model he had never met before.
"Are you sure about agreeing to model for Rmandy when you don't even know the model you'll be working with," asked Yashiro.
"They told me the model is someone that was handpicked by Mrs. Hizuri herself and that she is very professional in her work. Mrs. Hizuri wanted this specific model and Rmandy has worked with the model before though," replied Ren.
In the air somewhere above the Pacific Ocean
Kyoko was enjoying reading through her scripts for Assassins Oath and Box R while Yuri was resting. When Kyoko got tired of reading through the scripts she also rested.
As the plane flew closer towards Japan Yuri and Kyoko woke up from their naps in order to be ready for departure once the plane landed.
Haneda Airport
As the flight from LAX landed. President Takarada was there to greet his employee's ready to take them LME and discuss work. There was also paparazzi hoping to get a picture of the elusive actress Kyoko which they were unable to do so as she had top security help her and Yuri get through the throng of people to where the LME president was waiting. Once they met up with the president they exited the airport and returned to LME.